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What breeds are the best for meat?

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3/30/12 at 7:33pm
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I have heard that Mottled Java are a good meat bird ~ is this true? What other breeds are good? And is the hen better or is the rooster better for the meat?

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3/30/12 at 8:35pm

The Cornish Cross is the breed used in commercial operations. They are ready to butcher in 6 to 8 weeks.

 

I think people generally prefer cockerels for meat birds, and that is only because they get bigger. I think pullets and cockerels are equally good for meat, as far as tenderness, when they are young.

 

If you want dual-purpose chickens, a breed like Rhode Island Red is good because the hens are some of the best layers, and you can butcher the roosters at around 3 months old.

Which chicken breed is the best for you?

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/628129/most-popular-small-flock-chickens-resource-for-selecting-your-chickens

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Which chicken breed is the best for you?

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/628129/most-popular-small-flock-chickens-resource-for-selecting-your-chickens

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